Officials described the festival as a central gathering place for fans, designed to showcase the region’s culture and creativity.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June — and HuffPost will be live-blogging every twist, turn and controversy from the buildup through the final of what’s widely shaping up to be the most political soccer tournament of all time.

FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. Soccer's governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.

“Music brings the world together,” the award-winning musician says. “It has the ability to inject life, add layers, and add more excitement to the celebration.”